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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hornblower and the Penalty of Failure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the captain of the first ship Hornblower is assigned duty to in the Navy?
(a) Karne.
(b) Keene.
(c) Kane.
(d) Kanye.

2. What weapon does Hornblower hold to protect himself against the French men after losing the Marie Galant?
(a) Club.
(b) Sword.
(c) Pistol.
(d) Musket.

3. What does Hornblower allow the crew of the captured vessel to do after the first night of their capture?
(a) Help fix the ship.
(b) Tell them the safest place to port the ship.
(c) Prepare and enjoy beakfast.
(d) Give their version of the conflict.

4. Where do Hornblower and his crew go when they abandon the first captured ship Hornblower was given command over?
(a) They swim to shore.
(b) They salvage a life raft.
(c) They use a makeshift raft.
(d) To the single rowboat.

5. Who wins the game that the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?
(a) Hornblower.
(b) Simpson.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Perry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hornblower assigned to help with his first time back on shore after joining the Navy?

2. Where does Hornblower place the crew of the first captured vessel he is given command of?

3. What do the sailors play while Hornblower is on shore for the first time since joining the Navy?

4. What are crews called that take captured vessels into port?

5. What does Simpson refuse to do to avoid a duel with Hornblower?

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